Conor Duffy
About Conor Duffy
Conor Duffy is the Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Fortra, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in talent management and recruitment across multiple organizations and has led efforts in over 25 countries.
Work at Fortra
Conor Duffy has served as the Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Fortra since 2017. In this role, he oversees recruitment functions and processes across more than 25 countries. His responsibilities include crafting organizational standards for talent management, retention, and diversity-centric processes. Duffy's leadership in recruitment aims to align talent acquisition strategies with the company's goals and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Fortra, Conor Duffy held several positions in recruitment and account management. He worked at Strike IT Recruitment Services as the VP of Business Development/Recruitment in the US from 2012 to 2017. Prior to that, he served as a Regional Account Manager at Bridge Technical Solutions from 2011 to 2012 and as an Account Executive at Robert Half Technology from 2008 to 2009. He also worked as an Area Manager at CoWorx Staffing Services from 2009 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Conor Duffy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Technology Studies from The University of Connecticut. His educational background, combined with his extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, provides him with a solid foundation for his current role. Duffy utilizes his early hands-on technological experience to enhance the recruiting process, particularly in evaluating technologists in relation to a client's work culture.
Background in Technology and Networking
Conor Duffy's career began in the technology sector, where he worked as a Network Administrator at the University of Connecticut from 1998 to 2000. This role provided him with valuable technical knowledge that he later applied to his recruitment efforts. His understanding of technology has been instrumental in leading recruiting and consulting initiatives for clients across five continents.